Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $3,550,000 (tax year 2023, per 990-PF field "contributions, gifts, grants paid")
- Geographic Focus: Based on recent 990-PF records and public grant announcements, recent giving has been concentrated in Iowa, with occasional grants in Washington state
- Application Method: Invitation-only (does not accept unsolicited requests)
- Number of Grants: 12 grants in 2023
- Average Grant: $295,833 (tax year 2023)
- Total Assets: $68,618,025 (tax year 2023)
Contact Details
Phone: (319) 545-2728 Address: 901 Heartland Way, North Liberty, IA 52317-6601
Funding Priorities
- Education (primary focus, including educational foundations and school facilities)
- Children's health and wellbeing (such as Make-A-Wish Iowa)
- Gerontology programmes and ageing research
- Healthcare (including cancer organisations and cell therapy)
- University athletics facilities
Recent Grant Pattern
- Geographic concentration: Based on most recent 990-PF grant records and public announcements, grants have primarily supported Iowa-based organisations, with some support in Washington state
- Typical grantees: Universities and educational foundations, children's health organisations, school districts, and community healthcare initiatives
- Representative recent grants: Make-A-Wish Iowa ($700,000 annual matching grant over five years, totalling $3.5 million), University of Northern Iowa gerontology programme ($1 million), University of Iowa Foundation (multiple grants for various purposes), Solon Community School District ($5 million)
What They Don't Fund
The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications and gives only to pre-selected organisations.
Application Process & Timeline
The foundation operates on an invitation-only basis and does not accept unsolicited requests for funding. Grants are made to pre-selected charitable organisations at the discretion of the foundation's trustees.
References
- Iowa Nonprofit Resource Centre - Gerdin Charitable Foundation
- University of Northern Iowa - Gerdin Foundation Gift Announcement
- Make-A-Wish Iowa - Gerdin Foundation Donation Announcement
- Business Record - Gerdin Foundation Pledge to Make-A-Wish
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer - Gerdin Charitable Foundation
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